Clay is an associate with Retail Specialists and has been with the company since 2014. During his tenure Clay has been a trusted real estate adviser to more than 90 cities in nine states, successfully recruiting countless national and regional retailers to those markets. He has created a strong network of relationships in the Southeast and the lower Midwest with retailers, developers, tenant rep brokers, and is a respected voice throughout those regions.

Clay’s years of experience bridging the gap between the public and private sectors make him uniquely qualified to make real estate deals happen. He has a passion for community development and is attracted to projects that are oftentimes overlooked by others. He is a licensed real estate professional and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

He graduated with honors from Auburn University with a master’s degree in landscape architecture. Outside of work Clay enjoys spending time with his wife and chasing his toddler around. If you are trying to reach Clay and he is not at the office, your best bet is to check the golf course.